Lispocephala brachialis

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Lispocephala brachialis
Lispocephala brachialis male, Wepre, North Wales, March 2015 2 (16830091786).jpg
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Muscidae
Genus:
Lispocephala
Species:
L. brachialis
Binomial name
Lispocephala brachialis
(Rondani, 1877)
Synonyms

Lispocephala brachialis is a fly from the family Muscidae. [1] [2]

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Description

A small fly of 4–5.5mm, and distinctly more yellow that other species of the same genus. All tarsi dark at the apex. Legs are yellow, apart from the front femora. [2]

Distribution

Rare in Great Britain (England only), [3] More common in Central and Southern Europe, as far south as North Africa. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ D'Assis Fonseca, E.C.M. (1968). Diptera Cyclorrhapha Calyptrata: Muscidae. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects. Vol. 10. London.: Royal Entomological Society of London. p. 118.
  2. 1 2 3 Gregor, F.; Rozkosny, R.; Bartak, M.; Vanhara, J. (2002). The Muscidae (Diptera) of Central Europe. Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis. Vol. 107. Masaryk.: Masaryk University. p. 280.
  3. ↑ "Lispocephala brachialis on the Dipterist Forum Web Site". Dipterist Forum. Retrieved 2009-10-15.


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